If failed PO supplementation and non-dialysis dependent patient.
Administer at ambulatory care:
- Venofer (Iron sucrose) 200mg IV on five separate occasions over 14 days
- OR
- Ferrlecit (Ferrous gluconate) 125 mg in 100 mL NS over 1 hour qWeekly for two doses then reassess
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The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.